Monday, July 15, 2013

I made 2 samples out of this pattern. The first sample was small sample (8 repeats) using only 1 skein of my Rendezvous Silky Tempatation in Sofia colorway. I love this color so much. It is deep solid purple and shows the pattern very well.

I didn't put any beads on this shawl because I didn't know whether I like the result of the pattern or not, so it was better not to put effort to add the beads. There was always probability that I had to unravel the whole thing if I didn't like it.

Stunning isn't it? I love the result so much and starting to work on the pattern.
While I was working on the pattern, I got the idea of using different cast on to imitate the look of the loop-edging like the one on my Narnia.

Right after I finished write the pattern, I immediately working on my second sample. This time I used 2 skeins of Rendezvous Silky Temptation in Burgundy Wine to make larger shawl (in the end, I run out of yarn and had to use a bit of the third skein).

I didn't have the patient to wait for my beads to arrive, so I had to use whatever color I have. Luckily, I have round size 6/0 seed beads in color "Silver Lined Crystal" (Color Code: 21). However, I didn't have enough quantity to use for large sample. So, I decided to combine with 6/0 Toho Seed Beads 30-Silver-Lined Milky Pomegranate (Color Code: 28).

I must say that I love the look of the loopy edging, although it took forever to cast-on. Funny enough I was quite enjoying the process of cast-on, although I had to unravel twice before I finally like the result. I was in the dilemma whether I had write the pattern using this kind of cast-on or not. I was worry that nobody wants to do it. In the end, I decided to write both cast-on options.

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I live on a tropical island called Penang which is one of the states in a country called Malaysia, but it does not stop me from learning how to knit. I knew how to crochet since I was 6 and taught myself to knit about 4 years ago and after a couple of projects, I began designing my own patterns. I just love the process of designing my own patterns, from the imagining of the design to the drawing and even the math part of it. I love to wear something pretty and feminine and it is reflected in all of my designs. I have 2 small daughters that need a lot of attention besides my full time job, so I am happy enough if I can publish 3 patterns a year. My patterns can be found on my blog
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